Since 1961, the Hospital Auxiliary has been the channel by which members of the community can support The Hospital and The Grove Long-Term Care Home, through fundraising programs and by assisting staff in patient and resident care. It began when a group of women saw a need for sewing and mending items for the hospital. Over the years, the Auxiliary has grown, adding programs to meet the changing needs of the hospital and the nursing home.
Our Mission Statement
The Arnprior Regional Health Auxiliary is a group of dedicated volunteers who assist Health Care Providers at Arnprior Regional Health (hospital and long-term care home). We do this to bring quality care and comfort to patients and residents in a spirit of generosity and compassion.
As we strive to reflect the care of our community, Auxiliary volunteers participate in approved fundraising activities and community partnerships.
What is the volunteer program?
There are over 150 volunteers who provide over 16, 000 hours of service annually.
Volunteers at the hospital and nursing home contribute in a variety of areas: serving customers in the Opportunity Shop and the Gift Shop helping with patient activities, administering the HELPP lottery, and assisting in an office. You may volunteer several times a week or once a month – whatever suits your schedule and interests.
New Volunteers
New volunteers are made aware of the various programs and are placed according to their abilities, preferences, and needs. Volunteers receive a thorough orientation to their new position and automatically become members of the Auxiliary.
Youth Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and play an important role with our patients and residents. We are especially happy to welcome youth volunteers.
| Volunteer Sevice Areas | Description/Duties |
|---|---|
| In Hospital
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
Water flowers Provide water to patients Patient transport (portering) Hand out ice cream (May – September) O.R. Desk |
| Sewing Room | Volunteers sew and repair items in the sewing room or at home |
| Gift Shop
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
The Gift Shop is located on the first floor of the hospital, just inside Entrance C. The Gift Shop is managed and staffed by volunteers Offers gift items, reading materials and confectionary items The Shop is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday 100% of the proceeds are donated to Arnprior Regional Health |
| Opportunity Shop
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
The Opportunity Shop is located on John Street. It is managed and staffed by volunteers. The Shop is open from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. This is a major fundraising source for the Hospital and the Grove Nursing Home. Donations from the community and surrounding area are recycled, priced and sold in the shop. Volunteers work in the front of the shop serving customers and in back of the shop sorting and pricing items. Volunteers also make up the window display. 100% of the funds raised are donated to Arnprior Regional Health |
| Out of House Crafts | Prepares crafts and items to sell at Gift Shop. This is done in the comfort of your own home! |
| Continuous Complex Care | Helps with home cooked breakfast event Assists with birthdays and club celebrations Helps serve cake and refreshments at special events Assists with bingo games Waters flowers |
| Grove Nursing Home – Breakfast Assistance
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
These volunteers assist the residents at the Grove with their breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings (approximately 8am-9:30am). |
| Grove Nursing Home – Recreation | Helps to plan and organize activities for the residents at the Grove. |
| Community Programs – Adult Day Program | Helps to plan and organize events, games, celebrations and outings with clients of the program at 80 McGonigal St. W. |
Volunteer Application Process
Thank you for considering becoming a volunteer with Arnprior Regional Health. Our volunteers play a key role in helping us fulfill our vision of working together to create a healthy community.
Learn more about the new streamlined volunteer application process.
Ready to complete the application?
For more information, please contact
[email protected]
Tel: (613) 623-3166, ext 222 and/or
[email protected]
Tel: 613-623-3166, ext 518.